Labeling-machine.



J. G. HENDRIGKSGN 55B. 3. ALLEN. LBELNG MAGHNE. rmcrzon ULEB Jury. 5 1909 No, m5,971.

N0 LODEL No. 765,971. PA'IBNTED JULY 26, 1904. J. G. HBNDRIGKSON n E. J. ALLEN.

LABELING MACHINE.

APPLIUATIONIILED JUNE 5. 1902.

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N0 MODEL.

No. 765,971. PATENTED JULY 26, 1904. J. G. HENDRICKSON' 6l; E. J. ALLEN.

LABELING MACHINE.

APPLIOATIUN FILED JUNI: 5. 1902.

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N0 MODEL.

No. 765,971. PATENTED JULY 26, 1904. J. G. HENDRIGKSON L E. J. ALLEN.

LABELING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 5. 1902.

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NO MODEL.

UNITED STATES Patented July 26, 1904.

PATENT OEETEE.

JAMES G. IIENDRICKSON, OF BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY, ANI) ERNEST J. ALLEN, OF ROCKVILLE CENTER, NEW YORK, ASSIGNORS, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TO NEV YORK LABELLING MACHINE COMPANY, A

CORPORATION OE NEIN YORK.

LABELlNG-IVIACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 765,971, dated July 26, 1904,

Application filed June 5, 1902.

Be it known that we, J AMES G. HENDRIGK- sON, oi' Bayonne, in the county of Hudson and State of New Jersey, and ERNEST J. ALLEN, oi' Rockville Center, in the county oi' Nassau and State oil New York, citizens oi' the United States, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Labeling-N/Iachines, of which the following is a speciiication, taken in connection with the accompanying' drawings, which form a part ot' the same.

This invention relates to labeling-machines, and relates more particularly to machines for applying a labelto three sides of an article.

In the accompanying' drawings, in which the same reference character indicates similar parts in the several iigures, Figure 1 is a side elevation oil a machine embodying this invention, parts being broken away. Fig. 2 is a detail. Fig. 3 is a plan view. Fig. 4 is a sectional plan view taken substantially on the line fi 4 of Fig. l. Fig. is a detail elevation of the label-box. Fig. 6 is a plan view of the same. Fig. 7 is a detail.

The frame A, which is indicated in Fig. l, is composed of two similar side members rigidly secured together by suitable supports. The label-box E is mounted in the frame, this box being supported by the two vertical rods E2, which are mounted upon the supports E3. The label-box by suitable means may be adjusted at any desired height upon these rods,

so as to cooperate properly with the articles to which the labels are applied. As indicated in detail in Figs. 5 and 6, the label-box is provided at its rear end with the label-platen F5, which is secured to the platen-stem F/ so as to move horizontally. This platen-stem has upon its under surface the rack F2, which engages the teeth of the pinion F4, mounted in the bracket F, secured to the labelboX by the member F3. The pinion F* is operated by the spiral spring, (indicated in dotted lines,) so that this pinion normally tends to press the labelplaten outward and in this manner forces the stack of vertically-disposed labels toward the outer end oi' the label-box.

Serial No. 110,259. (No model.)

The platen-latch E11 is pivoted upon the support F and is held down by the strong' spring E12, so that it normally engages the upper side oi' the platen-stem. stem sufficiently, so that the platen is prevented from moving outward under the action of the spring-operated pinion EL. This latch is, however, released from engagement with the platen-stem whenever the stop Es on the grip-lever El'1 comes into engagement with the screw E13 on the latch.

The grips E/ are mounted on either side of the label-box and, as is indicated in Fig. 4, eX- oo tend around the forward end of the same, so that they engage the iirst label in the stack FG. These grips are guided by the bars El on either side of the label-box and are connected by the rods indicated to the links E15. o 5 The grip-rods pass through suitable bearings indicated on the sides of the label-box, and their rear ends are engaged by the springs E, which normally force them backward to cause the grips to engage the labels. These grip-rods are secured to the bar Ei, which is operated by the grip-lever E, pivoted to the bracket E. This bell-crank grip-lever E11 hasits end connected to the bar E'L by the link E7. The roll E, which is operated by the cam E10 75 on the power-shaft Di, is adjustably mounted in a slot in the grip-lever, so that it coperates properly with this cam at all times and allows in this manner the vertical adjustment of the label-box. The operation of the label- 8O boX is as follows: The stack of vertically-disposed labels is held in the label-box by the grips E, which are springpressed. The outer label has paste applied to it, and when an article is pressed against this label the grips 8 5 are released to allow the label to be withdrawn edgewise. The grips are moved outward to release this label by the grip-lever which has been described, which is operated by the cam E10 to move the grips into the released posi- 90 tion. (Indicated in F ig. 5.) /Vhen the grips are released, the platen-latch is forced into engagement with the platen-stem and prevents l the platen from pushing the stack of labels This grips, the piamMM-f outward against the grips. After the pasted label has been withdrawn from the label-box the cam El" ceases to operate upon the griplever and the springs E move the grips so that they again engage the stack of labels, and at this time the stop ES engages the screw Fil and withdraws the platen latch from the platen-stem, so that the pressure of the spring once more operates upon the platen to feed the stack of labels forward against the grips.

The paste apparatus comprises the pastereservoir A2, which is secured to the frame by the nuts A3. The feed-roll A is mounted in this reservoir and is revolved continuously during the operation of the machine by the beveled gears A'i A5, the shaft A17g of the gear A5 being driven from the power-shaft D4 by the belt A13. (Indicated in Fig. 4.) ln this manner the feed-roll is continuously operated and supplies paste to the paste-roll Al whenever this roll is in contact therewith. The paste-roll is revolubly mounted in the pasteslide A7, which reciprocates upon the traverserods AH. These traverse-rods are mounted at either end in the heads A, and these heads are mounted upon the tilting-shaft Aw, having suitable bearings in the frame of the machine at either end of the traverse-rods. This tiltingshaft is operated to tilt the paste-roll from the position indicated in Fig. 1 to the dotted position indicated in that ligure, so that it may be traversed across the label-box to apply paste to the outer label in the stack. The cam A1 on the power-shaftD'1 engages the roll A18 on the tilting-lever A15. (Shown in detail in Fig. 7.) Thislever, through thelink Aw, moves the tilting-shaft by the crank AM, secured to this shaft, so that by this means the paste-roll is tilted from a horizontal to a vertical position. The paste-roll is traversed moving along the traverse-rods A8 by the traverse-arm C, pivoted to the frame of the machine at C5 and having' its forward end formed to engage the traverse-lug extending around the paste-slide A7, as indicated in Fig. l. The traverse-arm is driven from the power-shaft D l in the following manner: The mutilated gear C4 is mounted on this power-shaft, and during a half-revolution the pinion C.i is given a complete rotation, so that the crank Ci, secured to this pinion, is rotated. The link C serves to connect this crank with the traversearm C, so that at every revolution of the powershaft the traverse-arm is given a quick oscili lation, so as to carry the paste-roll across the label-box in contact with the forward label in the boX. The roller A on the paste-slide comes into contact with the guide A11 under these conditions to maintain the paste-roll in contact with the labels.

The carrier mechanism for moving the articles to be labeled through this machine comprises in general terms the following elements: The reciprocating plunger B engages an article placed against the stop and forces this article in to the elevator D7 and into contact with the forward pasted label in the stack. The elevator then moves upward, the grips having released the forward label, which is carried upward with the article adhering to it. Then when the elevator reaches thc upper level the ram G moves forward, carrying the article outof theelevator and between the two wipers and into contact with the cushion H. (lndieatedinliig. B.) This cushion moves forward, and the projecting ends of the label are smoothly applied to the sides of the article b v the pi voted wipers ll. The ram having retreated, the completely-labele l article is engaged by the ejector 1)" and moved laterally out of the path of the cushion, whereupon the cushion moves back into its forward position. (indicated in Fig. 5%.) As is indicated in Fig. 4, the article shown adjacent the plunger B in dotted lines is of such size that the labels in the stack F extend completely across the face of the article and are also long enough to extend around each of the adjacent sides. The outer label in the stack has been pasted throughout its whole extent, so that when the article is forced against this pasted label the label adheres to the article throughout the face in contact therewith. Thereafter when the article is forced between the wipers the ends of the label are pressed smoothly against the article, extending any desired distance around the sides of the same. it is of course manifest that the relative size of the articles and labels in the stack determines the extent to which the labels will extend around the sides of the article. lt is of course understood that articles do not need to be of rectangular cross-section to be labeled in this machine, since articles of somewhat irregular shape may be operated upon.

The elevator D7 is mounted to reciprocate vertically on the vertical rods D and is provided with the two guides D, which may be laterally adjusted so as to properly engage articles of different size. The elevator is operated by the elevator-lever Dg, connected to the elevator by the link D. This lever is secured to the rock-shaft D, to the outer end of which is secured the slotted link D. The roll mounted on the crank l) on the powershaft D'l engages this slotted link, which, as indicated, is formed with the relieved portions near the center of the same and by this means operates the elevator, as will be apparent. The relieved portions of the slot in this link serve to make a pause at either end of the movement of the elevator, so that the elevator is stationary at the top and bottom of its movement for a considerable time.

The plunger B, formed of any suitable material and j )rcferably having a yielding face to engage articles proiierly, is adjustably secured to the plunger-slide B7 by the set-nut indicated. The movement of this slide, which is mounted in suitable guides in the frame of lOO ITO

. oted to the lever B2, (indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1,) the lower end of this lever being connected by the link B"1 with the lever B1 at the other end of the machine pivoted to the frame. The upper end of this level' is actuated by the cam B6 on the power-shaft D1. 1f desired, of course, a suitable spring B11 may be employed v in this mechanism, which tends to hold the plunger downward and to maintain the. lever B1 in contact with the cam B1.

The ram G11 (indicated in Fig. l) is formed with a face preferably of yielding' material and adjustably secured to the ramrods G1, mounted to reciprocate in the frame of the machine. The rack Gs is secured to these rods, as indicated in Fig'. 3, and the ram-sector G1, secured to the shaft G11, which is mounted in the bracket G12, engages this rack and operates the ram. The counterweight G11 is secured to the shaft GG and serves to equalize the movements of the parts. As seen in Fig. Q, the slotted link G1 is secured to the shaft G11, and the upper end of the rod G1 is adjustably secured in this slot, so that by this means the extent of movement of the ram may be suitably varied. The lower end of the rod G'1 is connected with the bell-crank lever G3, (shown in dotted lines in Fig'. 1,) this lever being connected by the link G tothe crank G. This crank is given an intermittent rotation by the mutilated gear G2, which at each revolution engages the pinion G13 and rotates the crank through a complete revolution, so that by this means the ram is given a quick reciprocation, after which it is allowed to remain in the position indicated in Fig. l for a considerable period.

The cushion H', preferably of yielding material, is adjustably secured to the cushionrods H1, mounted to reciprocate in suitable bearings in the frame. The rack H3 is also secured to and moves-with the cushion-rods and is engaged by the pinion H1, as indicated in Fig. l. This pinion is normally pressed forward by the spring H1, the force of which may be suitably adjusted by the ratchet H1, secured to the spring' and which is engaged by a suitable pawl H10. The detent-wheel H15, formed with the notches indicated, is engaged by the detent H7 and operates to prevent the return of the cushion and to hold the cushion in its outward position. The movement of the cushion is also regulated by the piston H11, secured to the same, which operates in the air dash-pot H1.

The wipers H (indicated in Fig. 3) are pivotally mounted to move about the pins D11, these wipers being preferably formed of yielding' material and removably secured to the frames H11. These wipers are held in the position indicated by the springs H12, which engage the frames and also a suitable stop H13 on the frame of the machine. The tail H11 of each of the frames is by this means held against a stop, so as to properly position the wipers.

The ejector-platform D10 is secured to the top of the frame of the machine and is formed with a suitable slot D13. The ejector D1 is mounted to move across this platform'and is operated by a connection with the ejectorlever D11, which passes up through this slot. The ejector-lever, as is indicated in Fig'. 3, is pivoted to the frame of the machine, and its outer end D11 is engaged by the ejector-fork D12, which, as is shown in Fig. l, is secured to the rock-shaft D11. In this manner the ejector is reciprocated to force articles transversely along the ejector-platform, and, furthermore, When the ejector has reached the end of its stroke and has forced an article clear of the cushion, the ejector moving into the position indicated in Fig. 3, the projection H1G on the ejector-lever engages the tail of the detent H7 and releases this detent from the detent-wheel, so that the spring H5 is allowed to force the cushion forward into the position indicated in Fig. 3.

The operation of this machine is as follows, it being understood that a complete cycle of the machine takes place for every revolution of the power-shaft D1, which is rotatedcontinuously by the pulley W: Articles are fed into the machine against the stop B5, and then the plunger B moves forwardfcarrying an article between the guides D5 into contact with the pasted outer label in the label-box. The elevator then moves upward, carrying the article and the adhering label with it, the grips E having been released to allow the label to be withdrawn from the label-box. Thile the elevator is in this upward positionthe paste-roll is tilted into a vertical position and then traversed across the label-box to apply paste to the outer label, the grips being under these conditions held against the labels to retain them in the box. The pasteroll is then returned to its horizontal position in contact with the feed-roll. (Indicated in Fig. l.) The pasted article is engaged by the ram and moved into contact with the cushion. Then the cushion, article, and ram are moved together, so that the wipers eng'age the label and smoothly press the ends of the same down upon the two sides of the article. When the article reaches its rearward position upon the ejector-platform, the detent H7 comes into action and prevents the return of the cushion. The ram then retreats, leaving' the article free. The ejector then operates to move the article transversely along' the ejector-platform out of the path of the cushion. The detent is then released, and the cushion is restored to its normal position. (Indicated in Fig. 3 by the spring'.

It is of course apparent that the labels in IOO the label-box may be et such a size as to eX- tend around three sides ot' an article, or they may be ot' any other shape, so as to partially extend around the sides of the article, althoug'h this machine is especially designed to apply labels to several sides of articles. It is manifest that many modifications maybe made by those vfamiliar with this art, and parts of this machine may be employed without using all of the same and may be employed in connection with other devices without departing from the spirit of this invention. We do not, therefore, wish to be limited to the disclosure which we have made in this case; but

W'hat we claim as new, and what we desire to secure by Letters Patent, is set forth in the appended claims:

l. In a labeling-machine, a label-box provided with movable grips to engage the outer label in the box, a paste-roll mounted to tilt and to traverse across said label-box to apply paste to the outer label, an elevator, a plunger to force an article into said elevator and into contact with the pasted label in said label-box, means to operate said elevator to carry said article and the pasted label adhering thereto edgewise out of said label-box, movable wipers, a spring-pressed cushion, a ram to move said pasted article into contact with said cushion and between said wipers to press the ends of said label upon said article and an ejector to move said article out of the path o'tl said cushion.

2. In a labeling-machine, alabel-box, means to apply paste to the outer label in said labelbox, a plunger to force an article into contact with said pasted label, an elevator to move said article and the pasted label adhering thereto edgewise out of said label-box and means relatively movable with respect to said article to press the ends ot' said label upon said article.

3. In a labeling-machine, alabel-boX, means to apply paste to the outer label in said box, a plunger to move an article into contact with said label, means to move said article and the label adhering thereto cdgewise out oi' said label-box and means to press the'ends et' said label against said article.

et. In a labeling-machine, a label-box, means to apply paste to a label in said label-box, means to press an article into contact with said pasted label and means to move said article to withdraw said label edgewise out ot' said label-box.

5. In a labeling-machine, a label-box, paste apparatus and means to move an article into engagement with said label-box and to withdraw said article and the label adhering to said article'edgewise from said label-box.

G. In a labeling-n1achine,a label-boX,a paste apparatus, means to press an article into contact with a pasted label in said label-box, means to withdraw saidlabel and article from said label-box, wipers, a spring-pressed cushion and a ramto press the ends of said label against said article.

7. In a labeling-machine, a label-boX,apaste apparatus, means to move an article perpendicularly into contact with a pasted label in said label-box, and means to press the ends ot said label upon said article.

8. In a labeling-machine, a label-box, movable grips cooperating with said label-box, a paste apparatus comprising a feed-roll, a pasteroll, means to tilt said paste-roll and to traverse thev same in contact with the labels in said label-box to apply paste thereto, and a movable elevator operating' adjacent said labelbox to nieve an article and the label adhering thereto away from said label-box.

9. In a labeling-machine, a label-box, a continuously-operating feed-roll mounted in a paste-reservoir, a tilting-shaft, traverse-rods secured to said tilting-shaft, a paste-slide mounted to reciprocate upon said traverserods, a paste-roll mounted to rotate on said paste-slide and means to tilt said paste-roll out ot'fcontact with said feed-roll and to traverse said paste-roll adjacent said label-box to apply paste to the labels therein.

IO. In a labeling-machine, a label-box and paste apparatus comprising a paste-roll,means to tilt said paste-roll and to traverse the same adjacent said label-box to apply paste to labels therein.

ll. In a. labeling-machine, a label-box, a movable elevatoroperating adjacent said labelbox to remove an article from said label-box and paste apparatus operating to apply paste to labels in said label-box while said elevator is away from said label-box.

12. In a labeling-machine, a cushion, a spring to operate said cushion, a detent to prevent thc return of said cushion, wipers to engage an article, an ejector mounted adjacent said cushion, a ram, means to support an article having a label adhering thereto and means to operate said ram to force said article into engagement with said cushion and to move it together with said cushion between said wipers to press the ends of said label upon said article, means to withdraw said ram and means to operate said ejector to move said article out ot' the path of said cushion, said means disengaging said detent to allow the return of said cushionai'ter said article has been removed from the path ot' said cushion.

13. In a labeling-machine, a spring-pressed cushion having a detent to prevent the return of said cushion, a reciprocating ram, an ejector mounted adjacent said cushion, said ram operating to force a labeled article in contact with said cushion to press the label upon said article, said ram moving said article into the path of said ejector, means to operate said ejector to move said article out of the path of said cushion and thereupon to disengage said detent to allow the return of said cushion.

I4. In alabeling-machine, a spring-pressed IOO cushion to support an article, adetent to prevent the return of said cushion, means to move an article out of the path of said cushion and to disengage said detent to allow the return of said cushion after said article has been removed from the path of said cushion.

l5. In a labeling-machine,a label-box,ineans to apply paste to labels in said label-box, a stop adjacent said label-box to aline articles with respect thereto and means to move an article perpencvlieularly into contact with a pasted label in said label-box.

16. In alabeling-machine,alabel-box,ineans to apply paste to labels in said label-box, an elevator provided with laterally-adjustable guides, means to press an article between said guides into Contact with apasted label in said label-box and means to operate said elevator to move said article and the label adhering thereto away from said label-box.

1T. In a labeling-machine, a label-box, to

support a stack of vertically-disposed labels, means to apply paste to said labels, a carrier having guides, means to press an article between said guides into Contact with said labels and means to operate said elevator to remove said article and the label adhering thereto away from said label-box.

18. In a labeling-machine, a label-box to support a stack of vertically-disposed labels, means to apply paste to said labels, a vertically-movable elevator having a guide to aline articles with respect to said label-box, means to press an article into contact with said labels and means to operate said elevator to move said article and the label adhering thereto vertically away from said label-box.

JAMES G. HENDRICKSON. ERNEST J. ALLEN. Witnesses:

HARRY L. DUNCAN, JEssIE B. KAY. 

